30 Day Baseball Card Challenge

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Against the Grain

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. Amelia Earhardt was the first female to fly across the Atlantic Ocean by herself. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play inMajor League Baseball. Madeline Albright was the first femaleUS Secretary of State.All of these people are famous for their hard work and accomplishments, but let's face it... they're even more famous because they were "firsts". That's because we as a society have always valued being first. Think about it. When you were a kid and would race your friends across the blacktop, did you want to be first or last? When picking teams for sports, did you want to be chosen first? When you're at a baseball game and arrive at the concession stands, have you ever celebrated being the last in line?Well today's the last day of the month... and it's time to break tradition and start celebrating famous "lasts".#1: Last MLB pitcher to reach 350 wins: Greg Maddux

2016 Topps Tribute Rightful Recognition Printing Plate #NOWGM

#2: Last person to sign the Declaration of Independence: Charles Carroll

1992 Starline #230

#3: Last MLB player to steal 100 bases in a single season: Vince Coleman

2008 Upper Deck Goudey Graphs #GG-VC

#4: Last NBA player to score 100 points in a single game: Wilt Chamberlain

1989 Kenner SLU Legends #NNO

#5: Last MLB pitcher to throw 300 innings in a single season: Steve Carlton

2003 Flair Greats Cut of History #NNO

#6: Last player to win 2 Heisman Trophies: Archie Griffin

2012 Exquisite Collection Legacy Signatures #EL-AG

#7: Last MLB pitcher to throw a no-hitter while on LSD: Dock Ellis

1972 Topps #179

#8: Last US President to serve four terms: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

1972 Topps U.S. Presidents #31

#9: Last MLB player to hit .400: Ted Williams

Perez-Steele Great Moments #13

#10: Last NFL player to rush for 2,000 yards: Adrian Peterson

2009 Donruss Classics Monday Night Heroes Jerseys Prime #1

#11: Last MLB pitcher to win 20 games and lose 20 games in the same season: Phil Niekro

8 comments:

I'll continue with hockey. Last player to reach 200 points in a single season. Wayne Gretzky, 215 in 1985-86. Probably the last time. Last time I saw someone post signed cards of both Greg Maddux and Ted Williams. Today. ;)

hackenbush - yeah, some of those hockey records will never be broken. gretzky's 215 will never be broken (unless there are some major rule changes). it's been 2 decades since someone broke the 150 barrier.

john miller - thanks. the maddux was a huge addition to my pc.

commishbob - nice trivia. i've wanted to add a zimmer auto to my collection for quite some time now. as for allegre, that's a name i've not heard in a long time.

gcrl - yeah... a few players have come close, but marshall is the only man in mlb history with that under his belt.

adam kaningher - i hope we eventually make our way back to the moon. i'm sure at some point, some private corporation or country will decide it's worth it financially.

matthew scott - i know... it's insane that they used to stand in front of the net without a mask

steve - it's official. i have replied. will it be the final comment? only time will tell.

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